Job Title: Project Manager (Wirral CVS Carers Mentoring Project)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location:Unit 30, WoodsideBusinessPark, Shore Road, BirkenheadCH41 1EL

Hours:35 per week

Annual Leave:27 p/a, plus public holidays

Responsible to: The Deputy Chief Executive

Responsible for:Project Co-ordinator, Part-time Project Administrator, Sessional Staff

Contract Length: 4 Years fixed term contract (upon successful completion of a 3month probationary period)

Salary: £26,000.00 p/a

Purpose of the Role:

The Project Manager is responsible for the management and co-ordination of the Wirral CVS Carers Mentoring Project including the promotion and development of the project, the management / supervision of project staff, co-ordination / safeguarding of project activities and meeting project milestones.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Management

To be responsible for the overall operational management of the Wirral CVS Carer Mentoring Project

To be responsible for the line management / supervision of the Project Co-ordinator / Project Administrator and any sessional staff appointed

To be responsible for the management / set up of the mentor volunteering programme

To be responsible for the management of any external consultants / evaluators used in connection with project activities

To be responsible for co-ordinating, managing and increasing project outreach locations

To be responsible for the co-ordination of training; including management / recruitment of sessional staff, undertaking the role of IV, writing schemes of work and lesson plans, liaising with awarding body and managing certification process

To be responsible for the management of service protocols (including data protection) and risk assessments

B. Service Development / Marketing

To promote the project and build and maintain good working relationships with a range of referral organisations such as statutory, third sector and private sector providers

To ensure that the project is well publicised through a variety of media, including website and social media, to ensure individuals and organisations know how they can participate and feel inspired and encouraged to do so

To be responsible for the management of online communication channels including websites and social media activity

To be responsible for maintaining effective communication – both internally and externally – to share the success and progress of the project with key stakeholders

To promote the mentoring training development opportunities to both carers / members of the community and key stakeholders

To be responsible for the service mapping of local carer services

To be responsible for the development of the project into a social franchising package that can be promoted to key national stakeholders

C. Project Monitoring / Record Keeping

To ensurethe project meets the objectives / outcomes as set within the project plan

To compile monthly monitoring reports on project outcomes / achievements

To be responsible for the management of service evaluation systems alongside external evaluations

To be responsible for monthly project appraisals making adaption’s where necessary

D.Team work

To have a team work approach and be flexible and adaptable to the needs of the organisation in order to provide a quality service to all of its service users

2. To work as a member of the team, contributing to service planning and developments

3. To participate in training programmes and attend courses, seminars or conferences as agreed with line manager

E.Other

To undertake other such duties consistent with the post, as jointly agreed between the post holder and Wirral CVS

To undertake any other appropriate tasks as required by line manager, as may reasonably be required within the scope of the post

To at all times deliver the service in line with, and adhere to, Wirral CVS policies and procedures

To fulfill all requirements of personnel and organisational health and safety policies and procedures commensurate with the post

To take part in the WCVS appraisal system